TorchlightCRoWN Initiative: Enhancing Immunisation Uptake for Zero-Dose Children in Bauchi State By Nigeria Health Watch July 3, 2023 6 Mins read By Misbahu El-Hamza and Sunday Oko (Lead Writers) In Nigeria, a child is considered fully vaccinated if he or she has received… Read more
TorchlightIHI Academy: Addressing the Burden of Out-of-School Children in Yimitu Community By Nigeria Health Watch June 26, 2023 7 Mins read By Beti Baiye and Ikemefuna Igwe (Lead Writers) Education plays a critical role in equipping girls with knowledge and confidence, enabling them… Read more
TorchlightAll Babies Are Equal: How the All-Babies Programme is Encouraging Vaccination Uptake Through Cash Incentives By Nigeria Health Watch June 12, 2023 5 Mins read In Dawanau Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) located in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Zainab Aliyu cradles her seven-month-old… Read more
TorchlightThe NoCTRAiN Project: Addressing Mental Health Needs in Crisis-Ridden Communities in Plateau State By Nigeria Health Watch June 5, 2023 4 Mins read By Patience Adejo and Saidat Azeez Saleh (Lead Writers) Mental health problems often stem from various challenges, including social issues related to… Read more
TorchlightI-WASH: Improving Access to Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Kebbi State By Nigeria Health Watch May 22, 2023 5 Mins read By Misbahu El-Hamza and Dabri Ohanu Olohije Murjanatu Usman is a 35-year-old mother of eight living in Sauwa community in Argungu Local… Read more
TorchlightCharting a Course to #HealthforAll: Transforming Primary Health Care Delivery in Enugu State By Nigeria Health Watch May 16, 2023 7 Mins read By Kenneth Ibe and Kemisola Agbaoye (Lead Writers) Primary healthcare is the cornerstone of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and is the first… Read more
TorchlightALMANACH: Revolutionising the Management of Childhood Illnesses in Adamawa State By Nigeria Health Watch May 8, 2023 5 Mins read By Beti Baiye and Misbahu El-Hamza (Lead Writers) When the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched… Read more
TorchlightCelebrating Womanhood: The Art of Elevating Women's Voices for Quality Healthcare By Nigeria Health Watch April 18, 2023 9 Mins read By Dabri Olohije Ohanu and Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writers) Listening to women’s voices, needs and unique perspectives is paramount to improving access… Read more
TorchlightNurturing the Nurturer: Promoting Adequate Nutrition for Pregnant Women in Sokoto State By Nigeria Health Watch April 10, 2023 5 Mins read Hadiza Mohammed and Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) It is 10 am on a Wednesday, and around 30 pregnant women are attending the… Read more
TorchlightHow an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria By Nigeria Health Watch March 27, 2023 5 Mins read By Sunday Oko and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) Menstrual health and period poverty continue to be a major challenge affecting girls and… Read more
TorchlightBetter Soup Na Money Kill Am: Recognising the BHCPF’s Achievements in Akpabuyo, Cross River State By Nigeria Health Watch March 20, 2023 5 Mins read By Beti Baiye and Asari Ndem (Lead Writers) Madam Atim Okon Jimmy, the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Ikot Offiong Ambai… Read more
TorchlightPreventEpidemicsNaija: How a Media Strategy Contributed to Increasing Epidemic Preparedness Awareness in Nigeria By Nigeria Health Watch March 6, 2023 5 Mins read By Beti Baiye and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the… Read more
TorchlightMapping for Better Coverage: How GIS Microplanning is Revolutionising Immunisation Campaigns in Kano State By Misbahu el-Hamza February 27, 2023 5 Mins read Technology is enhancing healthcare in Nigeria, as demonstrated by the use of GIS mapping in Kano State to improve vaccinators’ performance and… Read more
TorchlightReturning to Heal: How Regions Healthcare is Improving Access to Quality Care in Imo State and Beyond By Chibuike Alagboso February 21, 2023 6 Mins read There is a reverse side to Nigeria’s medical brain drain. Healthcare professionals from the diaspora are showing their readiness to come back… Read more